Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center is looking for volunteers with a passion for the performing arts to support hundreds of performances year-round. Interested? Email ushering@cornish.edu.

Vox16, a Seattle-based chamber choir that performs a cappella vocal music, is looking for new compositions to include in their Spring concert featuring local composers and a possible CD recording project.

Town Hall Seattle is seeking a part-time digital media assistant to film and livestream programs and to assist in updating web-based media content.

The Seattle Times is seeking a full-time staff music writer who can provide outstanding coverage of the Pacific Northwest popular music scene.

Notable deadlines

October 6, 2017 – Obama Foundation Fellowship application deadline. The program seeks to support outstanding civic innovators from around the world, including community-minded artists who are altering the civic engagement landscape.

The Stranger – submit any time to the online “Things to Do” calendar; for the quarterly Seattle Art & Performance, submit at least 5 weeks before the start of the quarter in which the event will take place

The Stranger – submit any time to the online “Things to Do” calendar; for the quarterly Seattle Art & Performance, submit at least 5 weeks before the start of the quarter in which the event will take place

The Live Music Project will be launching a nationwide classical calendar in Fall 2017.

Concerts, masterclasses, recitals, barn shows, instrument petting zoos, open rehearsals; professional and learning orchestras, choral groups, students, music festivals… you’ll find these all living together on one calendar.

Events will be filterable by composer, work, key instrument, genre, and more, so you can dive deep into the music you love (or the music you’re curious about…)

The national platform expands on our Seattle calendar, which is a hub for more than 1,000 orchestras, ensembles, and independent musicians, building visibility for local arts organizations while connecting new and returning listeners with live musical experiences.

LMP news

Coming in August: ‘Total Eclipse of My Heart… Comes Undone’
As the eclipsed sun sets, join us on August 21 at Naked City Brewery for an evening with composer Judah Adashi and cellist Lavena Johanson. Married last year in Seattle (Lavena’s hometown) and living in Baltimore (Judah’s hometown), these two musicians are passionate about creating inviting concert experiences, exploring the continuum between classical music and other genres, and engaging the world beyond music in their work. The mesmerizing centerpiece of their concert will be a piece that Judah wrote for Lavena in 2014, my heart comes undone. Doors open at 6:30, food and drink will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Proceeds benefit the Live Music Project. Tickets $15, or $25 with a surprise. See you there!

The Stranger – submit any time to the online “Things to Do” calendar; for the quarterly Seattle Art & Performance, submit at least 5 weeks before the start of the quarter in which the event will take place

A pulsar, projected during a live performance of Grisey’s ‘Le Noir de l’Etoile’ at New Music Gathering in Ohio. (Photo: LMP)

In this edition: LMP goes to Ohio, seeking storytellers, community announcements, job openings, local media & grant deadlines, and more.

LMP news

We talked tech in the flatlands of Ohio
In May, we set off for Bowling Green State University to meet with composers and performers at the 3rd annual New Music Gathering. We enjoyed a dozen workshops, demonstrations, and concerts (including a performance in the dark mimicking the radio sound emitted from pulsars – photo above). We also got to participate in a panel with representatives from CASH Music and New Music USA to discuss the ins and outs of building software that supports artists. We had a great time, the audience asked thoughtful questions, and Tom Steenland, founder of the Starkland record label, called it “The most interesting panel I attended… 3 sharp panelists, with an exceptionally broad overview of today’s new music scene.” We’re already looking forward to NMG2018!

We’re looking for storytellers
Do you love storytelling? We’re on the lookout for a grantwriting intern who will work closely with our executive director, Shaya, and board chair, Kevin, to keep our grant application cycle flowing as we grow our local programs and prepare to serve other cities in the fall. Kevin led the development of the innovative digital grantmaking and advocacy platform for New Music USA, and this internship will provide the hands-on experience in institutional fundraising including that non-profit organizations love to see in potential hires. Prior grantwriting experience is nice to have but not required. More important: writing skills! Grantwriting is about telling a story. Interested? Learn more about the internship here, or pass this on to an eloquent friend.

The Stranger – submit any time to the online “Things to Do” calendar; for the quarterly Seattle Art & Performance, submit at least 5 weeks before the start of the quarter in which the event will take place

LMP news

We turned 3 :)
What a phenomenal evening! An astronaut, an electric theorbist, and 60 wonderful guests walked into a bar, and it was magical. We raised cupcakes in a toast, raised funds for the coming year, celebrated local ensembles, and got to hang out with our community. If you’re as sad as we are about waiting a year for the next party, you can relive this one [VIDEO] or join us mid-year for a Calendar Squad shindig.

We’re looking for JavaScript and Python volunteers!
Are you well-versed in JavaScript and Python? We’re looking for volunteers to work with our Web Development team as we prepare to serve other cities in the Fall. Join us this summer as we rebuild our site to make event data easier to discover and explore! If this sounds like fun to you, learn more here or contact us at dev@livemusicproject.org.

We’re growing our board
We’re welcoming two new members to our board and saying farewell to another. Our treasurer, Nadine Stock, has moved on to pursue her growing business. Nadine brought a unique combination of energy, calm wisdom, direct communication, and open-mindedness to our team. We’ll miss you, Nadine!

Meanwhile, Maggie Stapleton joins us as our new treasurer. For several years, Maggie helped launch and cultivate Second Inversion, a 24/7 streaming project from KING FM dedicated to contemporary classical music. She maintains an active role in the orchestral community as a flutist with Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra and Seattle Rock Orchestra. Outside of music, Maggie enjoys middle distance cycling, hiking, rock climbing, cooking, and traveling.

Also joining us is Tim Schmuckal. A teacher, attorney, and strategist, Tim is focusing the second half of his life on helping people and organizations thrive. Currently, this includes his kids, a few non-profits, and a couple friends launching new businesses.

We’re thrilled to be working with Maggie and Tim! (You can also read about our entire team here.)

The Seattle Symphony announces its Celebrate Asia Composition Competition seeking to recognize emerging composers interested in Asian culture, music, and traditions; the winning composition will be premiered by the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall.

As Town Hall prepares for the upcoming renovation of its historic space, they invite you to a behind-the-scenes tour of the building as it stands today, and how it has been envisioned for the future (May 11 & 24).

Notable deadlines

May 10 – Pacific Northwest Conducting Institute 2017 application deadline; PNCI provides a unique opportunity to study with the internationally-acclaimed conductor and educator, Diane Wittry, author of Beyond the Baton and recent workshop leader at the New York Conducting Institute (Whidbey Island, July 31-August 5)

The Stranger – submit any time to the online “Things to Do” calendar; for the quarterly Seattle Art & Performance, submit at least 5 weeks before the start of the quarter in which the event will take place

In this edition: Lost in space, artist interviews, software engineering, local media & grant deadlines, and more!

LMP news

We’re hosting an astronaut! And an electric theorbist! (And you’re invited!)
April 11 is your chance to meet an astronaut and find out what happened when she lost an important item during a spacewalk. Also, if you’ve never heard an electric theorbo, well… NOW YOU CAN! Join us at Naked City Brewery as we raise our cupcakes in a toast to improvisation. Tickets are $15 online, or $20 at the door. Seating is limited. Get tickets here.

We launched a tech internshipMarch showers bring April interns! (Or so it seems…) We’ve launched a software engineering internship and are excited to welcome SU students Madeline Wong, Hailey Nam, and Jeff Atwood to our team. In their own words:

» A technology enthusiast, gamer, exercise lover, and HUGE foodie, Maddie is a first-year MSCS student at Seattle University. She is fairly adventurous and always on the lookout for new and interesting discoveries (especially when they are related to food).

» A hard worker and a self-motivated learner, Hailey is a master’s student studying computer science at Seattle University. She believes one of the best ways to relax is by listening to any type of music, including classical music, movie soundtracks, and K-pop!

» Passionate about exploring, cooking, gaming, and helping others, Jeff is always up for a challenge! Currently a sophomore at Seattle University, he aspires to help those around him with his work and make an impact in his community. Although he enjoys genres of music from classical to rap, odds are that he is listening to techno/electronic while working on this project!

We welcomed a volunteer coordinator!The LMP is a small organization that relies on volunteers and interns to have a BIG impact. As we grow, we are thrilled and inspired by the dozens of volunteers who have given their time and skills to help us provide free services to our community. Enter Jon Icasas, LMP’s new volunteer coordinator and a long-time volunteer and supporter. Among other things, Jon is an engineer and a hobbyist musician who plays viola with the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra. If you’ve signed up to volunteer, you’ll be hearing from him very soon. Welcome, Jon!

As Town Hall prepares for the upcoming renovation of its historic space, they invite you to a behind-the-scenes tour of the building as it stands today, and how it has been envisioned for the future (April 12 & 26).

The Stranger – submit any time to the online “Things to Do” calendar; for the quarterly Seattle Art & Performance, submit at least 5 weeks before the start of the quarter in which the event will take place

In this edition: An astronaut, a new website, local media & grant deadlines, and more!

LMP news

We’re turning 3 (and an astronaut is coming to the party)
In a truly spectacular display of inter-disciplinary thematic linking, we invite you to our 3rd birthday party: “The Astronaut, the Electric Theorbo, and the Plan that Wasn’t.” What happens when things don’t go according to plan in space? We’ll find out from former NASA astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper! What happens when you decide to merge an oversized lute with an electric guitar… and beer? That, too, will become clear (we think) when Aaron Grad hits the stage. Join us on April 11 at Naked City Brewery as we raise our cupcakes in a toast to improvisation! Tickets are $15 online, or $20 at the door. Get your ticket here.

We’re building a new website!Speaking of turning 3… in our wise old age, we’ve learned a few things about maintaining concert listings. We’ve also invited concertgoers into our (makeshift) studio to observe them accomplishing tasks on the LMP. (One example: “Friends are coming to town next weekend. Find a concert to take them to. They’re flexible, but prefer Saturday if possible.” Or, “As you’re looking at this event, you realize the date is incorrect. What do you do?“)

Working with programming lead Nick Pozoulakis and designer Veronica De La Peña, we’re building on the best of the LMP and incorporating our learnings into a new website that will launch in the coming year. We’ll be focusing on comprehensiveness and accuracy; the event submission process; search; site speed; and more. We’ll keep you posted along the way!

We welcomed a volunteer coordinator!The LMP is a small organization that relies on volunteers and interns to have a BIG impact. As we grow, we are thrilled and inspired by the dozens of volunteers who have given their time and skills to help us provide free services to our community. Enter Jon Icasas, LMP’s new volunteer coordinator and a long-time volunteer and supporter. Among other things, Jon is an engineer and a hobbyist musician who plays viola with the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra. If you’ve signed up to volunteer, you’ll be hearing from him very soon. Welcome, Jon!

We felt your love!
A big squishy bear hug to our donors this month: Heather Bentley, Jessica Fredican, Andrew Goldstein, James Holt, Mike Holzinger, Jonathan Lyon, Jane Turbiner, and Hannah Turbiner Lyon, Bill Manos, Sheila Oh, Jamee Pineda, and John Reale. And to our volunteers and interns: Andrea, Emily, Jon, Kent, Lily, and Nick. You make this all possible! (Hey, do you love the LMP? Join us as a volunteer or consider supporting our work with a $5 monthly donation!)

Community announcements

Seattle Chamber Music Society is hiring a Director of Development with a focus on Individual Giving – a one-person department responsible for designing strategic fundraising initiatives and plans as well as for implementing donation processes and maintaining donor records.

Cornish College of the Arts seeks a director of marketing and and administrative assistant for the dance department.

As Town Hall prepares for the upcoming renovation of its historic space, they invite you to a behind-the-scenes tour of the building as it stands today, and how it has been envisioned for the future (March 14 & 22).

The Stranger – submit any time to the online “Things to Do” calendar; for the quarterly Seattle Art & Performance, submit at least 5 weeks before the start of the quarter in which the event will take place

30 new friends in 60 minutes: new music speed-dating. (Credit: Jim Holt)

In this edition: A new intern, so many jobs, local media & grant deadlines, and more!

LMP news

We went to a music festival!
In a typical LMP week, we’ll meet a few new folks – composers, performers, arts admins, idea people. So imagine the excitement of meeting 100 new friends in one day! Last Saturday, we did just that at NUMUS Northwest. The festival kicked off with speed-dating (let’s call it “speed-friending”): 30 up-close conversations in 60 minutes. We attended sessions on group improvisation and time management, and just when things were getting intense, two concerts (afternoon and evening) came to the rescue, giving us a moment to take a breath while taking in a rich variety of new composed music from Pacific Northwest artists. What an incredible day! (Photos here.)

We welcomed Lily!
We’re excited to introduce you to our spring intern, Lily Shababi! Lily is a Violin Performance major at Cornish College of the Arts, and is also a violinist for Orchestra Seattle. She is passionate about chamber music, traditional Persian music, and pursuing her dream of eventually becoming a dog owner. Sit back, put on a pair of headphones, and let her music carry you away…

We felt your support!
A big hug to our donors this month: Heather Bentley, Jessica Fredican, Mike Holzinger, Steve Layton, Jonathan Lyon, Jane Turbiner, and Hannah Turbiner Lyon, Bill Manos, Sheila Oh, Jamee Pineda, John Reale, and two lovely anonymous humans. And to our volunteers: Andrea, Emily, Jon, Kent, and Nick. You make everything possible! (Hey, do you love the LMP? Join us as a volunteer or consider supporting our work with a $5 monthly donation!)

Community announcements

As Town Hall prepares for the upcoming renovation of its historic space, they invite you to a behind-the-scenes tour of the building as it stands today, and how it has been envisioned for the future (February 16 & 22).

Musicians and music lovers may still take part in this survey about providing health education, advocacy, and access to healthcare to Seattle area musicians.

The Seattle Video Game Orchestra & Choir (VGOC) is currently recruiting all instruments for its upcoming concert season.

Northwest Boychoir seeks a full-time administrative assistant for its busy office in Seattle’s University District.

The Stranger – submit any time to the online “Things to Do” calendar; for the quarterly Seattle Art & Performance, submit at least 5 weeks before the start of the quarter in which the event will take place

In this edition: A new muse, a call for volunteers, local media & grant deadlines, and more!!

LMP news

The Northwest has a new muse!
Ready for this? We’ve been getting excited about January 28th because it’s the very first NUMUS Northwest – a day-long, artistically-stunning event dedicated to the creation, performance, and experience of new music in Seattle. With a fantastic program of 7 workshops, 10 performances (think Oliveros and Cage), and time to breathe in between, NUMUS is open to musicians and non-musicians alike. The event is coordinated by 6 local music enthusiasts, including our director, Shaya Lyon. Peruse the schedule or jump in head-first and get a $20 day pass. Students are free at the door with ID.

We’re looking for volunteers!
From software development to calendar maintenance, LMP relies on volunteers to provide thousands of Seattleites with information about upcoming concerts. Volunteers can hang with LMP staff at cafes or contribute from home whenever the mood strikes. Occasionally, there are bagels. Got an hour? We’ll fill it! Join us…

Community announcements

Seattle Musicians Access to Sustainable Healthcare (SMASH), a non-profit dedicated to keeping our music community healthy and thriving, is conducting a survey to learn how to meet healthcare needs.

As Town Hall prepares for the upcoming renovation of its historic space, they invite you for a behind-the-scenes tour of the building as it stands today, and how it has been envisioned for the future (January 12 & January 26).

New Works for Percussion Project announces their 2017 commission consortium for solo percussion by composer Dave Molk – register here.

Seattle Art Song Society will hold general auditions for singers and pianists on January 20.

Bach in the Subways Seattle is seeking pianists to premiere a work by Kristoffer Zegers featuring 25 pianos and 50 pianists – contact GraceAnn Cummings if you’d like to perform.

Seattle Chamber Music Society is seeking two part-time, seasonal marketing & community engagement coordinators for its 2017 Summer Festival to work toward the marketing, community engagement, and event production of the SCMS Broadcast in Park program, Music Under The Stars.

The Seattle Times has replaced their comprehensive classical listings with a shorter curated list that is published Fridays, both in print (in Weekend Plus) and online (seattletimes.com/entertainment).

KING FM is seeking a part-time board operator, a research intern for Second Inversion, event volunteers, and fund drive volunteers.

KEXP is hiring an Upstream program liaison and an IT operations engineer.

The Stranger – submit any time to the online “Things to Do” calendar; for the quarterly Seattle Art & Performance, submit at least 5 weeks before the start of the quarter in which the event will take place